8-102: ABATEMENT BY CITY AUTHORIZED:
The council shall have power to abate any nuisance described in this chapter by causing any lot or piece of ground to be filled up or drained, and any animal or vegetable refuse matter, or any putrid or unwholesome substances to be removed, and any cellar, stable, henhouse, dog kennel or any place where animals are kept, or any toilet or privy vault, to be thoroughly cleaned and put in good sanitary condition. (2000 Code § 8-102)